For NEPRA, Sustainability is not merely a corporate initiative; it is a mindset that reflects across every part of our organization. We wholeheartedly commit to environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable, and transparent operations, while creating long-term value for our stakeholders. NEPRA is creating people oriented, process conscious waste management system, which can help us in achieving the goals aligned to varied nationally and internationally determined commitments and guidelines such as COP, UNSDGs, UNGC etc.
Materiality Assessment
NEPRA acknowledges the critical importance of addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, understanding their impact on both organization and stakeholders. Our commitment to sustainability is underscored by a systematic and transparent Materiality Assessment process. Our Materiality Assessment is a comprehensive analysis aimed at identifying, prioritizing, and responding to key ESG topics that are of utmost significance to NEPRA and our stakeholders.
Enviroment
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Sustainable Waste Management
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Climate Action
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Water Management
Enviroment
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567,000+ MT of waste diverted till date
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2,80,259 MT CO2e mitigated in FY23
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Zero Liquid Discharge Value Added Facility
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Zero Waste to Landfill Organization
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Rainwater Harvesting at Value Added Facility
NEPRA is committed to fostering a sustainable future through conscientious practices and initiatives, recognizing the environmental impact of its operations. Embracing a circular business model, NEPRA reduces the reliance on virgin materials, lowering environmental risks and emissions, thereby enhancing Natural Capital. The goal is to create advanced infrastructure for a circular economy and achieve zero waste to landfill, targeting a 5.77+ million metric tons carbon reduction by 2025. NEPRA's environmental impact includes handling over 567,000+ metric tons of waste, with India's largest automated MRF in Indore and six facilities processing 650+ metric tons per day. The Value-Added Facility in Sanand produces high-quality PCR Granules, the facility incorporates green facility concepts, ensuring energy efficiency, Zero Liquid discharge, rainwater harvesting, usage of 100% LEDs and biodiversity protection.
Social
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Employee Development and Well being
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Community Growth and Engagement
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Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene
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Child Labour
Social
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16% Women Employees
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45% women workers in MRF operations
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10,000+ children engaged in school awareness
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269+ universities and schools outreached under youth program
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3000+ waste pickers empowered
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2000+ hours of awareness
NEPRA fosters its people, fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes equality and embraces growth for all. NEPRA’s human capital involves a skilled team of 200+ employees, including 16% women. In MRF operations, 45% of women, often from the Bottom of the Economic Pyramid, contribute significantly. This underscores NEPRA's commitment to gender diversity. Socially, the organization maintains a balanced local and outstation workforce, ensuring resilience. NEPRA's impactful initiatives have sensitized 60 lakhs+ people, engaged 1 lakh+ children, and involved 269+ universities and schools. Additionally, the organization has empowered 3000+ waste pickers through surveys, mapping, and training programs.
Governance
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Data Privacy and Digital Security
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Risk Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Corporate Governance
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Advocacy and Policy Leadership
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Branding and Communication
Governance
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100% Compliance to laws
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6+ software, web portals/ applications for transparency
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Robust Data Management System
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20+ policies for governance
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16% women representation in board
NEPRA promotes a sustainable ecosystem marked by transparency and traceability in all operations, avoiding greenwashing and promoting a green economy. The organization utilizes its in-house developed application, "Let’s Recycle," to map the entire supply chain from collection to disposal, ensuring transparency. NEPRA has implemented a robust data management system, prioritizing data privacy and security. With over 20 policies in place, NEPRA addresses concerns related to employee well-being, environmental impact, economic development, and fraudulent practices. Moreover, the organization ensures 100% compliance with laws and regulations while performing risk management practices to mitigate potential risks to the business, stakeholders, and the environment.
Contributions to UNSDGs
NEPRA actively contributes to the global pursuit of sustainable development by aligning with the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDGs), a global call to action, which provides a roadmap for building a better and more sustainable future for all. The SDGs holistically covers all the social, environmental, and economic challenges including poverty, gender inequality, health, sanitation, decent work conditions, economic growth, sustainable development, clean energy, climate action, life on land and below water etc.
Taking these goals into consideration, the organization is having linkages with 15 out of 17 UNSDGs. By formalizing the waste sector, providing essential services, and ensuring fair wages, NEPRA contributes to goals such as no poverty, good health, and well-being. By providing sustainable waste solutions and services, NEPRA addresses the need of waste management infrastructure through waste diversion towards recycling and co-processing, dependency on virgin plastic, coal & other materials is reduced thereby supporting climate action strategies of our public & private partners. We are committed to gender equality & right to equal wages without any form of biasness.
